IN THE SPRING OF 1818, WHICH FOLLOWED HIS MARRIAGE, VON WEBER
had been mightily pleased to stroll with his pretty young wife
across the Augustus Bridge and then walk on along the farther
river bank. The Webers prolonged these excursions to the point of
fatigue because they were determined to find a summer home near Pillnitz, five miles from Dresden, where the Court resided in warm
weather. Not only did they share the common German love for
country places, but it was impractical to stay in Dresden when
Carl's services were so frequently required by the royal family.
There was but one road thither, and if the trip were made by boat
it might occupy several hours.

"So long I planned this little house--
Dear house in your small garden--
And now it's here and you are near,
Its faults I'm sure you'll pardon;
For though it lacks both size and style,
Music and jest our hearts beguile,
Mirth, and the sympathetic smile."
Song composed by Weber in 1803

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